Declaring January 25-31, 1982 as National Fitness Week Through Running
Proclamation No. 2154, issued on January 15, 1982, by President Ferdinand E. Marcos, declares the period from January 25 to 31, 1982, as National Physical Fitness Week through Running. This initiative aims to promote physical fitness and health among citizens, aligning with the government's goals for a healthier populace. The proclamation highlights the significance of the First Manila International Marathon on January 31, which showcases running as an accessible and enjoyable sport. The declaration serves to raise national awareness of running as a means to achieve physical well-being.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Proclamation No. 2154
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Presidential Proclamations
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
January 15, 1982
PROCLAMATION NO. 2154
DECLARING THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 25 TO 31, 1982 AS NATIONAL PHYSICAL FITNESS WEEK THROUGH RUNNING
WHEREAS, the development of a physically fit, healthy and alert citizenry is one of the major thrusts in our New Republic;
WHEREAS, the First Manila International Marathon on January 31 which will be participated in by top world marathon runners and by representatives from the country's thirteen regions demonstrates that Running as a sports activity is an effective medium in attaining physical fitness;
WHEREAS, in line with this laudable objective and to create a national awareness of Running as a wholesome and delightful sports activity, besides being inexpensive and within the reach of everyone;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution do hereby declare the period from January 25 to 31, 1982 as National Physical Fitness Week through Running.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 15th day of January, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Two.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 78 No. 4, 366-22 Supp., on January 25, 1982.
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Declaring January 25-31, 1982 as National Fitness Week Through Running, Proclamation No. 2154, Jan 15, 1982 (Philippines)
Declaring January 25-31, 1982 as National Fitness Week Through Running, Proclamation No. 2154 (Phil. 1982)
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